Posts by Amelia Frost
‘My Greatest Dream’ – Taylor Swift Buys Back Rights To Old Music
[ad_1] Pop sensation Taylor Swift, who was locked in a feud with record executives since 2019 over ownership of her music, has bought back the rights to her entire back catalog, she said Friday. “All of the music I’ve ever made … now belongs … to me,” she wrote on her website, after years of…
Read MoreTrump-Appointed Judge Among the ‘Activist Judges’ the White House Accuses of ‘Inserting Themselves’ Into Presidential Decisions
[ad_1] The White House denounced the judiciary panel that blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, accusing the “activist judges” of “inserting themselves” where they don’t belong. The panel consisted of three judges, each appointed to the court by a president, including Judge Timothy Reif, who was added to the court in 2019 by Trump. “There…
Read MoreGoogle Makes Case For Keeping Chrome Browser
[ad_1] Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance in online search. Rival attorneys made their final arguments before US District Court Judge Amit Mehta, who is considering “remedies” to impose after making a landmark decision last year that Google…
Read MoreGOP Senator Brushes Off Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts at Town Hall: ‘We’re All Going to Die’
[ad_1] Republican Sen. Joni Ernst brushed off concerns over potential Medicaid cuts during a town hall with her constituents, arguing “we’re all going to die.” A Republican senator brushed off concerns over potential Medicaid cuts during a town hall with her constituents, arguing “we’re all going to die.” Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst was discussing the…
Read MoreCanada Growth Up But Trump Tariffs Starting To Hurt
[ad_1] Canada’s latest growth figures, released Friday, were better than expected, but also highlighted weaknesses in the economy as the effects of a trade war launched by US President Donald Trump began to take hold. The nation has been shaken by the mercurial Republican billionaire’s repeated tariff threats — and his targeting of its automotive,…
Read More‘Really Worried’: Ukrainian Pupils Mark End Of School As War Drags On
[ad_1] As she watched her 17-year-old son Vladyslav graduate from high school in Kyiv on Friday, servicewoman Oksana Baranovska said she felt a mix of pride and fear. Her son had finished school despite years of disruption — first from the coronavirus pandemic and then Russia’s invasion — but she worried about what his future…
Read MoreAbortion Pill Inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu Dies Aged 98
[ad_1] French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP. The doctor and researcher, who achieved worldwide renown for his work that led to the pill, had an eventful life that included fighting in the…
Read MoreTexas Lawmaker Mocks Politicians’ Morals in Vote on Ten Commandments in Classrooms: ‘Maybe Try Following Before Mandating’
[ad_1] State Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, called out his Republican colleagues after their vote on a bill to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms went against a key part of the holy scripture. A Texas lawmaker mocked the morals of his fellow legislators during a vote on displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms across…
Read MoreTrump Gives Musk An Oval Office Goodbye
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump hosts a grand Oval Office farewell for Elon Musk on Friday as the world’s richest man ends his turbulent reign as the government’s cost cutter-in-chief. The pair will hold a joint press conference at 1.30pm (1730 GMT), with Trump attempting to put a positive spin on Musk’s departure from the…
Read MoreICE Detains Dozens in Florida, Including a US Citizen, Despite Judge Blocking New Immigration Law
[ad_1] Despite a federal judge blocking Florida‘s harsh new immigration law, state police have continued to arrest people under the statute, leading to dozens being detained by ICE, including a U.S. citizen. In February 2025, Florida passed a sweeping immigration crackdown that made it a crime to enter the state while undocumented, according to the…
Read MoreNo Permit, No Hajj: Saudi Intensifies Crackdown After Heat Deaths
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia is ramping up a crackdown on unregistered worshippers at next week’s hajj pilgrimage, a year after hundreds perished in scorching conditions. Regular raids, drone surveillance and a barrage of text alerts are aimed at rooting out unauthorised visitors hoping to mingle among the crowds in and around the holy city of Mecca.…
Read MoreNvidia’s Global AI Play: Deals with Saudi Arabia and Taiwan
[ad_1] Nvidia’s recent earnings report has dominated headlines, showcasing staggering growth driven by AI demand. But beyond the billions in revenue, the tech giant is making strategic moves abroad that could shape the future of global AI infrastructure. Let’s take a closer look at Nvidia’s ambitious deals in Saudi Arabia and Taiwan—and what they mean…
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